Get real. The auto makers aren't passive players who "have things happen to them." No, they are active participants who "make things happen." Of course the technology wasn't ready--they didn't build it!
What they should have done is to say, "This is the technology we have to work with today. How can we build a compelling vehicle with it?" That is, in fact, exactly what Tesla did (and continue to iterate).
That's why Tesla started with a $200k+ boutique vehicle and have started to work their way down market. And it might have something to do with the relative market cap of Tesla and GM.
What they should have done is to say, "This is the technology we have to work with today. How can we build a compelling vehicle with it?" That is, in fact, exactly what Tesla did (and continue to iterate).
That's why Tesla started with a $200k+ boutique vehicle and have started to work their way down market. And it might have something to do with the relative market cap of Tesla and GM.